have designs on something
have designs on (someone or something)
To pursue someone or something, often for selfish reasons. I don't trust him because I think he has designs on my job. He said he has designs on Karen, but I don't think he has a chance with her.
See also: design, have, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have designs on something
If someone has designs on something, they want it and are planning to get it. The team has designs on a place in the Football League, and have a new stand rising at their Kingfield ground. Most observers believe that he has his own designs on power.
See also: design, have, on, something
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
have deˈsigns on somebody/something
intend to take somebody/something for yourself, for example a job or a person who you find sexually attractive: Several people have got designs on the office manager’s post. I think she’s got designs on you, Peter.See also: design, have, on, somebody, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- have designs on
- have designs on (someone or something)
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- go after
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- palace politics
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- out of the closet